Houston Rockets legend and renowned humanitarian, Dikembe Mutombo, arrives in Shanghai as an ambassador for the organization. Mutombo spent the final five seasons of his career in Houston.Rockets All-Star guard, James Harden, and Trevor Ariza touch down in Shanghai decked out in Houston gear.Newly acquired Pelicans guard, Lance Stephenson, takes time to stop and pose for a selfie with a fan.Second-year head coach of the Pelicans, Alvin Gentry, arrives in China. New Orleans went 32-50 in his first year at the helm.Houston’s new head coach, Mike D’Antoni, makes his way to the team bus. This will be the first season D’Antoni has been a head coach since he led the 2013-14 Lakers.New Orleans’ 3-time All-Star, Anthony Davis, is all smiles upon arrival in Shanghai. AD has a career average of 20.8 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game in his four seasons with the Pelicans.The Pelicans 2016 first round draft pick, Buddy Hield, poses with a bag of M&M’s on the team flight to China. The Oklahoma product was selected sixth overall by New Orleans.
The Rockets had their first practice in China already, as Trevor Ariza worked on his shot.
Both teams then participated in Fan Appreciation day as James Harden entertained his young fans.
The Pelicans were also part of Fan Appreciation Day and seemed to be enjoying it as much as the crowd.
